GNK (Genco Shipping & Trading) EBITDA Margin %: 30.77% (As of Mar. 2026) — 55% Above Median

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What is Genco Shipping & Trading EBITDA Margin %?

Genco Shipping & Trading GNK -4.55% 60 EBITDA Margin % is 30.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 19.79. GuruFocus rates GNK with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks better than 77.25% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Genco Shipping & Trading's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.2 Mil. Genco Shipping & Trading's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $114.4 Mil. Therefore, Genco Shipping & Trading's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.77%.


Genco Shipping & Trading  (NYSE:GNK) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Genco Shipping & Trading EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Genco Shipping & Trading EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genco Shipping & Trading's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Genco Shipping & Trading EBITDA Margin % Chart

Genco Shipping & Trading Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Genco Shipping & Trading Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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GNK vs CCEC, GSL, SFL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Genco Shipping & Trading's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Genco Shipping & Trading EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Genco Shipping & Trading's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Genco Shipping & Trading's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Genco Shipping & Trading EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Genco Shipping & Trading's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=85.082/342.054
=24.87 %

Genco Shipping & Trading's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=35.21/114.429
=30.77 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 30.77% mean?
Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) has a EBITDA Margin % of 30.77% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Genco Shipping & Trading and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 19.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks #228 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Genco Shipping & Trading's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Genco Shipping & Trading's current EBITDA Margin % of 30.77% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 19.79. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.76. Genco Shipping & Trading's value of 30.77% is 123.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks #228 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Genco Shipping & Trading has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genco Shipping & Trading's EBITDA Margin % compare to CCEC and GSL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks #228 out of 1002 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Genco Shipping & Trading in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.76. Genco Shipping & Trading's value of 30.77% is 123.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.79 vs. the industry median of 13.76, Genco Shipping & Trading has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.76, based on 1,002 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genco Shipping & Trading's current EBITDA Margin % of 30.77% is 123.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Genco Shipping & Trading and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genco Shipping & Trading's current EBITDA Margin % is 30.77%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 19.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genco Shipping & Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.05, compared to a current price of $24.12 — trading 41.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 30.77%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 19.79 and 123.7% above the Transportation industry median of 13.76. Genco Shipping & Trading's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK), the current EBITDA Margin % is 30.77% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genco Shipping & Trading stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.12 is trading 41.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.05. GuruFocus considers Genco Shipping & Trading to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GNK:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 30.77% (55% above median its 10-year median of 19.79)
  • GF Value™: $17.05 vs. price of $24.12 (41.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 13 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 123.7% above the Transportation median (#228 of 1002)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GNK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Genco Shipping & Trading Business Description

Other Exchanges GNU1:Germany
Address 299 Park Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10171
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd is an international shipping company specializing in the transportation of iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes. It is involved in the ocean transportation of drybulk cargoes. The company operates in one segment, with two reportable segment: Major and Minor bulk fleet. It generates revenue through time charter agreements, spot market voyage charters, pool agreements and spot market-related time charters. oyage revenues also include the sale of bunkers consumed during short-term time charters pursuant to the terms of the time charter agreement.
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